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THE FIRST ANNUAL SPEAKER'S SYMPOSIUM: |
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“My hope is that today will serve as an important networking opportunity and a chance for a synergistic approach to sharing success stories, promoting new ideas, and strengthening resolve. Join with me in this important first step of gathering together a unique cross-section of experts, educators, practitioners and families, all focused on better understanding the needs of young people with disabilities and the best practices that will ultimately shape their lives going forward.”
Dennis M. O’Brien
Pennsylvania House Speaker |
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TRACT 1:
Best Practices for Transitioning Young Adults With Disabilities From School To Living and Working In Their Communities
Sponsored by Verizon | Organized by Elwyn Division of Education
Participants: 200 individuals made up of families, school districts,
adult agencies, civic organizations, higher education
entities, legislators and businesses
Cost: $30 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all materials)
Purpose:
- To create a seamless system for transitioning young adults from school to their home communities (connection to adult agencies, employment opportunities, recreation and leisure)
- To expand employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities
- To strengthen the knowledge base of the business community regarding the employability of
young adults
with disabilities
Speakers:
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JOANNE CASHMAN
Executive Director of the IDEA Partnership, National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) |
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PETER GERHARDT
President, Organization for Autism Research and nationally recognized author and expert on autism and Aspergers Syndrome |
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EDWARD M. LEVINSON
Chair, Department of Education & School Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Leading authority for transition issues for learning disabled students |
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PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this event is now closed.
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Organized by the Academy In Manayunk, in conjunction with The Lab School of Washington® and the Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Participants: 200 parents, special education professionals, and Pennsylvania policymakers and administrators
Cost: $30 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all materials)
Purpose: Studies show that 50 percent of all students in public school special education have learning disabilities; approximately one third of them drop out of high school – twice the rate of their non-disabled peers. Attendees will leave with the recent research in learning disabilities, reading difficulties, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and information on how to put those insights into practice.
Speakers:
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ANNE FORD
Past President of the National Council on Learning Disabilities, mother of an LD child, author of Laughing Allegra and the newly released On Their Own. |
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MARIANNE M. GLANZMAN, M.D.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia |
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NANCY HENNESSEY
Past President of the International Dyslexia Association and a 30-year teacher and administrator |
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LAURA W. KALOI
Public Policy Director, National Center for Learning Disabilities |
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Register by clicking on the event title or the button below and filling out the form. Payment can be made online by secure credit card transaction. After filling out the registration form, you will have the option of paying by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only). If you prefer to pay by check or Purchase Order, please make payable to the "Academy In Manayunk" and mail to:
Academy In Manayunk
169 Conarroe Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
The Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association does not endorse any specific program, speaker, product, or instructional material, noting that there are a number of such which present the critical components of instruction as defined by IDA.
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| The Union League of Philadelphia requires a jacket be worn by men when dining in any of the restaurants. The exceptions to this policy are breakfast Monday through Sunday and lunch on Saturday, which allow business casual dress. Business casual dress also is permitted in private meeting rooms. Business casual is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and appropriate attire for women. Jeans, denim wear, athletic attire, tee shirts, shorts, baseball caps, sneakers or tattered clothes are never permitted on the first or second floor of the League house (where the restaurants and meeting rooms are located). Individuals in business casual attire are encouraged to use The League entrance on Sansom Street located on the ground floor (which is where the hotel lobby/front desk is located), across from the parking garage. |
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| April 5, 2008 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | The Naval Cruise Terminal at Pier 1, 5100 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA |
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Purchase your tickets now:
Come join PA Speaker of the House, Dennis O'Brien for the inaugural launch of Keystone Charities Fund. Keystone Charities Fund is Dennis' dream to help bring together families, educators, policy makers and research institutions to help families touched by developmental and learning disabilities.
You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the gala.
Catering by Culinary Concepts Philadelphia's Premier Caterer.
The menu for the evening includes:
Passed Hors D’oeurvres
Maryland crab cakes served with a dollop of lemon caper crème
Poppy seed filet with apricot horseradish glaze
Basil crusted tuna crisps
Stations
Terriyaki BBQ salmon
Cilantro-rubbed flat iron steak
Shrimp and scallop cakes
Mediterranean chopped salad
Passed Mini Desserts
Entertainment courtesy of the best bands in Philadelphia:
- The Exceptions — one of Philadelphia's great dance bands.
- Miami Band — Philadelphia's hottest salsa band
- Kubdi will set the tone with their island steel drums.
- And what would a Philadelphia party be without The Mummers?
This is going to be a fun party with an elegant cruise ship theme and sensational food.
The party starts at 6:30 and ends at 10:30.
Come join us and help celebrate the tremendous work of Dennis O'Brien.
PLEASE NOTE: Special tickets for families and individuals whose lives have been touched by developmental and learning disabilities are available. Please checkout using the button below:
For information, e-mail reservations@keystonecharities.org |
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